by scmgadmin | Jul 2, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Projects
Watering Seeds and Seedlings Have you ever washed out the seeds you were trying to get to germinate by applying too much water? Have you ever used a mister to avoid washing out seedlings, only to discover that they dried up due to lack of soil moisture? That has...
by scmgadmin | Jul 1, 2017 | Growing Tips, Weeds
Puncture vine (a.k.a. Goathead) Tribulus terrestris If you are new to gardening in New Mexico, you may not be familiar with the puncture vine, but once you step on one, you will become acquainted with this invasive weed very quickly. They are built to survive in an...
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Growing Tips
Vegetables for Decoration? If your garden is space challenged, and you can’t decide to use the available area for vegetables or flowers, you might consider using vegetables within the flower garden. For example, lettuce makes an attractive border in a flower...
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Growing Tips
Observe the “Micro Environments” in your Yard Observe the “Micro Environments” in your Yard In general, locations with morning sun and afternoon shade are cooler spots. Filtered shade (under trees) are also cooler. Full sun all day requires tough plants. Even if...
by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, NMSU, Plant Pests
Who’s Afraid of Curly Top? Who’s Afraid of Curly Top? You may remember the old Shirley Temple movies, with that cute little tap dancing tot that could charm even the crustiest curmudgeon. Shirley was nicknamed Curly Top, and she even starred in a movie by that name....
by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Projects
Compost and Curcubits by David Pojmann Several years ago, I read an article about growing cucurbits in a compost pile. I finally decided to try the concept in 2016. My compost pile consisted mainly of leaves and various plants from the garden. I had started it in the...
